breeds later. Uses Today, the pony is mainly used as a children's mount and for smaller adult riders. They compete in dressage, eventing, show jumping, combined driving, gymkhana, mounted games, and horse shows. References Howlett, Lorna and Phlip Mathews. Ponies in Australia, Milsons Point: 1979 See also Australian Riding Pony Pony Welsh pony Riding Pony Horse breeds originating in Australia Horse breeds